Artwork

Out of Study Window

Out of Study Window, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1862
Out of Study Window, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1862

Out of Study Window is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Out of Study Window is a print by Francis Seymour Haden, created in 1862. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a cityscape seen from a window, featuring a train traversing the middle ground, with buildings and trees below, and a dynamic sky with swirling clouds rendered in quick, expressive lines.

Technique & Style

Haden employed loose, rapid strokes to convey a sense of movement and light, exemplifying an innovative style for its time.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.